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How far is Shymkent from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 7360 miles / 11845 kilometers / 6396 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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Distance from Houston to Shymkent

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Shymkent. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7359.928 miles
  • 11844.656 kilometers
  • 6395.602 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 7345.573 miles
  • 11821.554 kilometers
  • 6383.129 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Houston to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 14 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Houston to Shymkent generates about 906 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 906 kilograms equals 1 997 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W
Destination Shymkent International Airport
City: Shymkent
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: CIT
ICAO Code: UAII
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 69°28′44″E